Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 197.1 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 78.9 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 70.4 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 4921 lb. | -1647 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.3 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.6 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.0 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -65.1 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.